Launching Hints; Before Launching; Hoisting - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 User Manual

LAUNCHING HINTS

A lot of skill and care is required to launch your Jeanneau boat for the first time, since the
satisfactory operation of all equipment will depend on the quality of many launching
steps.
Therefore, the initial launching and tests of various equipment shall be performed by
your Jeanneau agent or distributor, so you can claim the warranty in case of equipment
failure.
The following precautions are required in case you should launch your ship yourself:

BEFORE LAUNCHING:

- If the boat is fitted with a lock and speedometer, install the relevant fittings,
- Check the suction strainer for cleanliness,
- Check the reduction gear and engine oil level (refer to the engine maintenance
manual). The engine cooling water drain corks must be shut,
- All optional accessories must be sealed off with paste,
- Retract the speedometer in its housing (this can be damaged by the handling belt)
- On-line engines: ensure that the node is in place and the nut is properly locked
(the lock-washer must be folded back on the nut). The anode should not be pain-
ted,
- All sea suction and discharge valves must be shut (sink, wash basin, closets, engine).

HOISTING

- Install a rope forward and a rope aft and fenders as necessary,
- Before hoisting, ensure that the belts will not crush the locks, speedometers,
shafts, etc.
To that effect, mark the belt position (adhesive tape on the moulding) for hoisting after
launching (most boats are already fitted with the stickers).
The crane hook shall be fitted with a gantry or spreader with two belts. Under no cir-
cumstances shall the belts be hooked directly on the hook as this would result in exces-
sive compressive stresses on the hull.
- Hoist up gently and control the boat moves with the ropes.
Don't stay on-board or under the boat during hoisting.
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